In this session, we will first encounter a surprising source about the personality and deeds of Ashur, the son of Shem.
Then we will study midrashic sources that present views regarding the activities and lives of Shem ben Noah himself and his descendant Eiver. From these statements, we will see how exceptional the midrash saw them to be, in the context of the larger civilization in which they lived.
Time allowing, we will also begin to understand from the Talmudic and midrashic sources what happened with the tower of Bavel and the generation responsible for its building. To what extent were their actions idolatrous?
I have attached here the sources for this session.